A producer meeting will be held at Wilson Lake Country Club in Marks on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 9 AM. The meeting will include the following topics and speakers: Dr. Jason Bond—MSU Weed Science Specialist Auxin Crop technology Dr. Bobby Golden—MSU Rice and Soil Specialist Soil Fertility Rice Lee Atwell & Dan Roach—MSU Irrigation… Continue reading Local Grower Meeting -Feb 14
Category: Farm Management
Mississippi State Extension Grower Meeting
A Row Crop Production Meeting will be held in Clarksdale, MS on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 9:00 AM till Noon (lunch is provided), at the following address: Civic Auditorium 506 East 2nd Street Clarksdale, MS 38614 *Across the street from the Coahoma County Extension Office. This program is being put on by MSU Extension… Continue reading Mississippi State Extension Grower Meeting
How do we increase yield potential in 2016? Part 2: pH and Nutrient Imbalances
With the downward trend in commodity prices, our on-farm yield levels must be raised in order to be profitable. The best way to do this is by eliminating yield limiting factors, because once we start letting our yield slip backwards there is no method to recover what has been lost. The best way to think… Continue reading How do we increase yield potential in 2016? Part 2: pH and Nutrient Imbalances
How do we increase yield potential in 2016? Part 1: Weed Control
With the downward trend in commodity prices, our on-farm yield levels must be raised in order to be profitable. The best way to do this is by eliminating yield limiting factors, because once we start letting our yield slip backwards there is no method to recover what has been lost. The best way to think… Continue reading How do we increase yield potential in 2016? Part 1: Weed Control
Pesticide Applicator Training
As the 2016 year begins, we at MSU Extension have begun the process of starting our educational meetings and programs. One of the more pertinent programs that we teach within the county is our Pesticide Applicator Training program. To be able to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides within the state of Mississippi, applicants must… Continue reading Pesticide Applicator Training
Parchman Farm Land Bid Information
I have recently been contacted by the MS Department of Finance and Administration in Jackson. They asked me if I could help them advertise some farm land that they have available for rent during the 2016 growing season. Enclosed you will find a link to the exact copy of the public release on this lease… Continue reading Parchman Farm Land Bid Information
Farm Management Tools and Enterprise Budgets
With all the uncertainties of commodity prices this upcoming season, laying out a plan of action will be critical for success. Mississippi State Extenion Economist for the Delta Region, Dr. Larry Falconer, has developed some excel based spreadsheets that can help to determine your best plan for being profitable this coming year. I have… Continue reading Farm Management Tools and Enterprise Budgets
